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Days in the History of Silence

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Wikipedia article




'Days in the History of Silence' is a 2011 novel by the Norwegian writer Merethe Lindstrm. The narrative focuses on an elderly couple who struggles with the inability to talk about sensitive subjects from their past. The book received the Norwegian Critics Prize for Literature and the Nordic Council Literature Prize.

Reception



Silje Stavrum Norevik of 'Dagbladet' wrote: "It is impressive how Lindstrm composes a small chamber play, and reflects an existence so fragile and delicate without having to resort to big words. ... The language is simple, elegant and pleasant, but the mood so suggestive in its silent drama. Lindstrm is known as a refined short-story writer, here she shows to the fullest that she also masters the larger canvas."

See also



* 2011 in literature

* Norwegian literature

References




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